I. ˈrōd.ə noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin, wheel — more at roll
1. chiefly Britain
a. : a fixed order of rotation (as of persons or duties)
b. : a roll or list of persons : roster
2. usually capitalized
[Medieval Latin, from Latin]
: a tribunal of the Roman Catholic curia consisting of ten auditors exercising jurisdiction usually of an appellate nature especially in matrimonial cases appealed from diocesan courts
3. : a round or other musical composition with frequent repeats or refrains
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin — more at rote
: hurdy-gurdy
III.
variant of rote